Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,685, the 65th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $67,870 and the median home value is $103,000. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Alfalfa County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Alfalfa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | 1,487 | $64,286 | 13.2% | $80,500 |
| Cherokee | 1,319 | $55,417 | 20.4% | $90,200 |
| Carmen | 377 | $49,375 | 36.9% | $47,500 |
| Goltry | 294 | $95,333 | 2.0% | $94,400 |
| Jet | 208 | $54,033 | 3.4% | $83,200 |
| Burlington | 202 | $62,969 | 15.4% | $116,100 |
| Aline | 170 | $66,250 | 14.5% | $55,600 |
| Nescatunga | 101 | N/A | 28.7% | $68,200 |
| Byron | 17 | N/A | 29.4% | N/A |
| Amorita | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Lambert | 8 | $56,250 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Alfalfa County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 5,685. It is the 65th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alfalfa County is 44.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Alfalfa County is $67,870. This is 7% higher than the state median of $63,603. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $103,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Alfalfa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Alfalfa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Alfalfa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?
Alfalfa County has a population of 5,685, making it the 65th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Alfalfa County?
The median household income in Alfalfa County is $67,870 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.
How many cities are in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?
Alfalfa County contains 11 Census-designated places.